Drivers: Middle East and Africa Sludge Treatment Market
The Increasing Water Scarcity In Middle East & Africa Is Propelling The Need Of Non-Conventional Water Resources Such As Recycled Wastewater
Water scarcity Is one of the major challenge for the stability and growth in Middle East and Africa region. Water is already scarce in these regions and many GCC countries are dependent on desalination and a large number of African countries have only 1 river to feed upon. Apart from conventional degradation of water resources, the climatic change poses another set of pressure on water scarcity. The negative impact of climatic change is the major factor for the rising awareness regarding the more efficient use of water.
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Owing to the high water scarcity in the Middle East and Africa region, there is a growing need of non-conventional water resources such as recycled waste water. This in turn, is supporting the growth of waste water treatment as well as sludge treatment market in the region.
- For instance, according to the data provided by the World Bank group, in 2017, Middle East and North Africa was reported as the most water-scarce region around the world and water scarcity is a major challenge for the development and stability of this region. Further, around 60% of the population in the MENA region is living in the areas with very high surface water stress, as compared to a global average of about 35% according to the World Bank group
Zero Discharge Policy In Several Middle Eastern Cities:
The zero discharge policy is adopted by several Middle Eastern cities, in order to protect the marine environment as well as to enhance the tourism activities in the region. The adoption of this policy focuses on proper treatment of sewer and waste water. This in turn, supports the growth of the Middle East & Africa sludge treatment market.
- For instance, according to the data provided by International Water Association (IWA), the zero discharge policy has been adopted in Aqaba (one of the largest city on the Gulf of Aqaba, Jordan). Under this policy, the Aqaba Water Company (AWC) invested huge capital cost for sewer and wastewater treatment in the past years. Currently, 90% of the wastewater is collected and treated in the city.
Restraints:
High Rate of GHG Emission From Sludge Treatment Process & There Adverse Impact On Global Warming
Various processes used in sludge treatment are associated with direct or indirect GHG (Green House Gas) emission. For instance, storage, thickening, anaerobic digestion, composting, land spreading, incineration, landfilling and others are some of the processes which directly or indirectly associated with the GHG (Green House Gas) emission.
- The direct GHG emission occurs through processes such as storage, anaerobic digestion, composting and landfilling among others. This emission majorly includes CH4 and N2O.
- Indirect GHG emissions are generated for each process, using various inputs including gas, electricity, light and heavy fuel, lime, soda and polymer. For instance, the mineral fertilizer production generates indirect GHG emissions. This ranges from 0.121 to 1.693 kg of CO2/kg of nutrient.
Thus, the high involvement of GHG emission in the sludge treatment process is considered as one of the major factor restraining the growth of the Middle East & Africa sludge treatment market.
Strengthening of Government Regulations for Cutting Down the GHG Emission
Owing to the increasing waste treatment processes and high consumption of fossil fuels, the GHG emission is steadily growing in the Middle East & Africa region.
- For instance, according to the data provided by the International Energy Agency (IEA), in 2014, the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) recorded the second highest position around the world, in carbon emission, after North America
- Further according to the United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Climate Change & Environment, the total GHG emissions in UAE is anticipated to grow continuously owing to the rising number of industrial projects and population growth
Thus the countries are focusing on cutting down the GHG emission and imposing various regulations and policies such as National Energy Plan for 2050, Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030, National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, Abu Dhabi Environment Vision 2030, Dubai Carbon Abatement Strategy 2021, Dubai Municipality Climate Change Policy Statement and Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030 among others
OPPORTUNITIES
New Emerging Technologies and Improved Treatment Methods Such As Membrane Bioreactor Process, The Ballasted Floc Reactor, and The Integrated Fixed-Film Activated Sludge (IFAS) Process
The wastewater treatment and sludge treatment facilities are continuously upgrading due to the strict water quality standards and the development of new treatment methods such as membrane bioreactor process, biological aerated filters and the ballasted floc reactor
- In the membrane bioreactor process, hollow-fibre microfiltration membrane modules are used. A tank is used in which these modules are submerged. The process of aeration, secondary clarification, and filtration occurs in this tank. Thereby, this process is useful for both secondary as well as tertiary treatment in a small land area.
- In the membrane bioreactor process, hollow-fibre microfiltration membrane modules are used. A tank is used in which these modules are submerged. The process of aeration, secondary clarification, and filtration occurs in this tank. Thereby, this process is useful for both secondary as well as tertiary treatment in a small land area.
- The settling rate of suspended solids is high in the case of ballasted floc reactor. The rate is increased by using polymer and sand which help to coagulate the suspended solids. A hydroclone is then used to separate the sand from the sludge.
These new and improved treatment methods for the sludge treatment make process more quick and economical. Thus, considered as an opportunity for the market growth of sludge treatment in Middle East and Africa during the forecast period of 2019-2026.
CHALLENGES:
High Operating And Maintenance Cost of The Treatment Plants:
The operating and maintenance cost of the treatment plants are quite high in many countries of Middle East and Africa region.
- For instance, the plant in Burkina Faso faces various challenges such as power cuts and high operating and maintenance cost. Further the plants in Ghana and Egypt faces the challenge of high operating cost of WWTP.
Thus the high operating and maintenance cost is considered as the major factor challenging the market growth of the Middle East & Africa sludge treatment market.
Major Players: Middle East and Africa Sludge Treatment Market
Some of the major players operating in this market are SUEZ, AES Arabia Ltd., BESIX Sanotec, Huber SE., Tanqia, Gulf Eco Friendly Services, VEOLIA, Ramboll Group A/S, Econet Ltd., Bauer Resources GMBH, Arkoil Technologies, OVIVO, WABAG, Saudi Environmental Works Ltd., Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction, Parkson Corporation, SSI Aeration Inc., NIFAM Engineering Co., Mekorot., Concorde- Corodex Group and among others.
